We run friendly and fun willow weaving workshops at various venues around Yorkshire, below are some of the workshop locations
The Hepworth, Wakefield
The National Trust Nostell Priory, Wakefield
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Potterick Carr, Doncaster
Mires Beck Nursery, South Cave
The Yorkshire Arboretum, York
The Blacksmiths Shop Crafts, Foggerthorpe
My workshop at Stockwell Stud, Kirkby Wharfe, Tadcaster
The Old Girls School, Sherburn In Elmet
We also work at other venues. If you would like to organise a workshop for a group please get in touch. I can come to you if you have a suitable venue.
Willow Pig Workshop
1 July, 2019
1st July 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Rossett Adult Learning, Green Lane, Harrogate HG2 9LN Suitable for beginners. During this willow sculpture workshop you will make a willow Pig; you will learn the basics of random weave and creating sculpture with willow without a metal frame. To book tickets for this workshop, please visit: www.rossettschool.co.ukWillow Globe Workshop
9 August, 2019
9th August 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: The Castle Howard Arboretum Trust, Castle Howard, York YO60 7BY Suitable for beginners. This willow globe workshop is great as you can make a globe for your garden or for use on a hanging basket hook. They look great with lights on and are a fun and relaxing workshop. To book tickets for this workshop, please visit: www.yorkshirearboretum.orgWillow Round Shopping Basket Workshop
1 September, 2019
1st September 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: Stockwell Stud, Kirkby Wharfe, Tadcaster LS24 9DE Suitable for beginners. You will make a 30cm round willow shopping basket using traditional basketry techniques. You will make the basket completely from scratch and leave with a completed basket.Willow Random Woven Heart Workshop
2 September, 2019
2nd September 2019
9.30 to 13.30
Venue: Stockwell Stud, Kirkby Wharfe, Tadcaster LS24 9DE Suitable for beginners. 4 hour taster workshop. A random woven heart, a great first project and it looks great with light in. The heart will be 30 to 40 cm n size.Willow Stag Head Workshop
4 September, 2019
4th September 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: Stockwell Stud, Kirkby Wharfe, Tadcaster LS24 9DE Suitable for beginners. You will make this stags head completely out of willow, with no metal frame. An ideal decoration for all year around and a fun way to learn a new traditional skill.Willow Round Shopping Basket Workshop
7 September, 2019
7th to 8th September 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: Potteric Carr Nature Reserve Visitor Centre, Mallard Way, Doncaster DN4 8DB Suitable for beginners. You will make a 30cm round willow shopping basket using traditional basketry techniques. You will make the basket completely from scratch and leave with a completed basket. To book tickets for this workshop, please visit: www.ywt.org.uk/Willow Deer Workshop
14 September, 2019
14th September 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: Mires Beck Nursery, Low Mill Lane, North Cave HU15 2NR Suitable for beginners. During this willow sculpture workshop you will make a 4ft willow deer; you will learn the basics of random weave and creating sculpture with willow without a metal frame. To book tickets for this workshop, please visit: www.miresbeck.co.ukWillow Deer Workshop
15 September, 2019
15th September 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: Stockwell Stud, Kirkby Wharfe, Tadcaster LS24 9DE Suitable for beginners. During this willow sculpture workshop you will make a 4ft willow deer; you will learn the basics of random weave and creating sculpture with willow without a metal frame.Willow Pig Workshop
17 September, 2019
17th September 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: Stockwell Stud, Kirkby Wharfe, Tadcaster LS24 9DE Suitable for beginners. You will learn how to make a beautiful willow pig that can be displayed in your own garden. You will learn the random weave technique and other techniques to perfect your willow sculpture.Willow Trug Workshop
18 September, 2019
18th September 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: Stockwell Stud, Kirkby Wharfe, Tadcaster LS24 9DE Suitable for beginners. During this workshop you will make a willow trug, this basket will teach you the technique of square basketry work. You will learn the basics of basket weaving and have a chance to ask questions and have a look at different types of baskets and different basketry books.Willow Pheasant Workshop
2 October, 2019
2nd October 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: Stockwell Stud, Kirkby Wharfe, Tadcaster LS24 9DE Suitable for beginners. During this willow sculpture workshop you will make a life sized willow pheasant; you will learn the basics of random weave and creating sculpture with willow without a metal frame.Boxing Hare Workshop
5 October, 2019
5th October 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: Stockwell Stud, Kirkby Wharfe, Tadcaster LS24 9DE Suitable for beginners. On this willow sculpture workshop you will make a life sized boxing hare.Willow Trug Workshop
6 October, 2019
6th October
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: Stockwell Stud, Kirkby Wharfe, Tadcaster LS24 9DE Suitable for beginners. During this workshop you will make a willow trug, this basket will teach you the technique of square basketry work. You will learn the basics of basket weaving and have a chance to ask questions and have a look at different types of baskets and different basketry books.Willow Dog Workshop
8 October, 2019
8th October 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: Stockwell Stud, Kirkby Wharfe, Tadcaster LS24 9DE Suitable for beginners. During this willow sculpture workshop you will make a willow dog. You will learn the basics of random weave and creating sculpture with willow without a metal frame. After you have booked I will email you to see what type of dog you want to make as you have the choice.Willow Dragonfly Workshop
10 October, 2019
10th October 2019
9.30 to 12.30
Venue: Stockwell Stud, Kirkby Wharfe, Tadcaster LS24 9DE Suitable for beginners. You will make a minimum of two dragonflies a randomly woven one and a corn dolly style one pictured above. A great beginners project.Willow Log Basket Workshop
12 October, 2019
12th to 13th October 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: Stockwell Stud, Kirkby Wharfe, Tadcaster LS24 9DE Intermediate level. On this two day workshop you will make your very own log basket. There are various designs you can choose from and you will leave how to select, prepare and weave the willow into a beautifully hand crafted log basket.Willow Stag Head Workshop
17 October, 2019
17th October 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG Suitable for beginners. You will make this stags head completely out of willow, with no metal frame. An ideal decoration for all year around and a fun way to learn a new traditional skill. To book tickets for this workshop, please visit: www.harewood.orgWillow Deer Workshop
19 October, 2019
19th October 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: Stockwell Stud, Kirkby Wharfe, Tadcaster LS24 9DE Suitable for beginners. During this willow sculpture workshop you will make a 4ft willow deer; you will learn the basics of random weave and creating sculpture with willow without a metal frame.Willow Heron Workshop
19 October, 2019
22nd October 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: Stockwell Stud, Kirkby Wharfe, Tadcaster LS24 9DE Suitable for beginners. During this willow sculpture workshop you will make a willow heron. You will learn the basics of random weave and creating sculpture with willow without a metal frame. It will stand about 4 to 4.5 foot high.Willow Round Shopping Basket Workshop
26 October, 2019
26th October 2019
9.00 to 17.00
Venue: Stockwell Stud, Kirkby Wharfe, Tadcaster LS24 9DE Suitable for beginners. You will make a 30cm round willow shopping basket using traditional basketry techniques. You will make the basket completely from scratch and leave with a completed basket.Willow Spider Workshop
27 October, 2019
27th October 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: Stockwell Stud, Kirkby Wharfe, Tadcaster LS24 9DE Suitable for beginners. You will make a willow spider learning the basics of random weave and creating sculpture with willow without a metal frame.Small Framed Basket Workshop
2 November, 2019
2nd November 2019
9.30 to 13.30
Venue: Stockwell Stud, Kirkby Wharfe, Tadcaster LS24 9DE Suitable for beginners. 4 hour taster workshop. In this workshop I will have pre made the frame for you, your day will be spent weaving it all together to create a small framed basket.Willow Random Woven Heart Workshop
3 November, 2019
3rd November 2019
9.30 to 13.30
Venue: Stockwell Stud, Kirkby Wharfe, Tadcaster LS24 9DE Suitable for beginners. 4 hour taster workshop. A random woven heart, a great first project and it looks great with light in. It is between 30 and 40 cm in size.Willow Butterfly Workshop
12 November, 2019
12th November 2019
9.30 to 13.30
Venue: Stockwell Stud, Kirkby Wharfe, Tadcaster LS24 9DE Suitable for beginners. Create a willow butterfly, you can either fully weave your wings or use random weaving. This is an ideal first project.Willow Deer Workshop
23 November, 2019
23rd November 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: Old Girls' School, 18 Kirkgate, Sherburn in Elmet LS25 6BL Suitable for beginners. During this willow sculpture workshop you will make a 4ft willow deer; you will learn the basics of random weave and creating sculpture with willow without a metal frame.Willow Stag Head Workshop
24 November, 2019
24th October 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: Old Girls' School, 18 Kirkgate, Sherburn in Elmet LS25 6BL Suitable for beginners. You will make this stags head completely out of willow, with no metal frame. An ideal decoration for all year around and a fun way to learn a new traditional skill.Willow Robins Workshop
26 November, 2019
26th November 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: Old Girls' School, 18 Kirkgate, Sherburn in Elmet LS25 6BL Suitable for beginners. Enjoy yourself and relax while making one or two willow robins. This is a great workshop to start you on your willow way as you will learn the basics of creating a frame and random weave as well as creating some beautiful birds.Willow Christmas Wreath Workshop
29 November, 2019
29th November 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: The Castle Howard Arboretum Trust, Castle Howard, York YO60 7BY Suitable for beginners. Enjoy a festive willow wreath making workshop using my own coppiced willow and greenery gathered from a local estate. You will also have a large variety of dried fruit and sparkly Christmas decorations to choose from while decorating your wreath. Enjoy a glass of spiced punch and a mince pie as well as you get into the festive spirit and have some me time. To book tickets for this workshop, please visit: www.yorkshirearboretum.orgWillow Deer Workshop
30 November, 2019
30th November 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: The Old Blacksmith’s Shop, Foggathorpe YO8 6PR Suitable for beginners. During this willow sculpture workshop you will make a 4ft willow deer; you will learn the basics of random weave and creating sculpture with willow without a metal frame. To book tickets for this workshop, please visit: www.blacksmithshopcrafts.co.ukWillow Deer Workshop
1 December, 2019
1st December 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: Old Girls' School, 18 Kirkgate, Sherburn in Elmet LS25 6BL Suitable for beginners. During this willow sculpture workshop you will make a 4ft willow deer; you will learn the basics of random weave and creating sculpture with willow without a metal frame.Willow Deer Workshop
7 December, 2019
7th December 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG Suitable for beginners. During this willow sculpture workshop you will make a 4ft willow deer; you will learn the basics of random weave and creating sculpture with willow without a metal frame. To book tickets for this workshop, please visit: www.harewood.orgWillow Deer Workshop
8 December, 2019
8th December 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG Suitable for beginners. During this willow sculpture workshop you will make a 4ft willow deer; you will learn the basics of random weave and creating sculpture with willow without a metal frame. To book tickets for this workshop, please visit: www.harewood.orgWillow Deer Workshop
10 December, 2019
10th December 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG Suitable for beginners. During this willow sculpture workshop you will make a 4ft willow deer; you will learn the basics of random weave and creating sculpture with willow without a metal frame. To book tickets for this workshop, please visit: www.harewood.orgWillow Christmas Wreath Workshop
11 December, 2019
11th December 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG Suitable for beginners. Enjoy a festive willow wreath making workshop using my own coppiced willow and greenery gathered from a local estate. You will also have a large variety of dried fruit and sparkly Christmas decorations to choose from while decorating your wreath. Enjoy a glass of spiced punch and a mince pie as well as you get into the festive spirit and have some me time. To book tickets for this workshop, please visit: www.harewood.orgWillow Christmas Wreath Workshop
13 December, 2019
13th December 2019
9.30 to 12.00
Venue: Old Girls' School, 18 Kirkgate, Sherburn in Elmet LS25 6BL Suitable for beginners. Enjoy a festive willow wreath making workshop using my own coppiced willow and greenery gathered from a local estate. You will also have a large variety of dried fruit and sparkly Christmas decorations to choose from while decorating your wreath. Enjoy a glass of spiced punch and a mince pie as well as you get into the festive spirit and have some me time.Willow Christmas Wreath Workshop
13 December, 2019
13th December 2019
9.30 to 12.00
Venue: Old Girls' School, 18 Kirkgate, Sherburn in Elmet LS25 6BL Suitable for beginners. Enjoy a festive willow wreath making workshop using my own coppiced willow and greenery gathered from a local estate. You will also have a large variety of dried fruit and sparkly Christmas decorations to choose from while decorating your wreath. Enjoy a glass of spiced punch and a mince pie as well as you get into the festive spirit and have some me time.Willow Deer Workshop
14 December, 2019
14th December 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: Old Girls' School, 18 Kirkgate, Sherburn in Elmet LS25 6BL Suitable for beginners. During this willow sculpture workshop you will make a 4ft willow deer; you will learn the basics of random weave and creating sculpture with willow without a metal frame.Willow Deer Workshop
15 December, 2019
15th December 2019
10.00 to 16.00
Venue: Old Girls' School, 18 Kirkgate, Sherburn in Elmet LS25 6BL Suitable for beginners. During this willow sculpture workshop you will make a 4ft willow deer; you will learn the basics of random weave and creating sculpture with willow without a metal frame.Subscribe to Our Newsletter
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